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PPI-s don't work - what does it mean?

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syracusa
syracusa

i have been on 20 mg of omeprazole twice a day (40mg total) for a month now - for gerd and esophagitis .

I still get heartburn. what does it mean? 

I am no worse if I just take a Pepcid, perhaps slightly better with the Pepcid. 

I have been taking the prescribed ppi-s so I can complete the treatment for esophagitis; but I need to stop because I still have heartburn, they don't seem to help and I am also worried about the kidneys (had some loss of function over the past couple of years). 

What might be reasons why pips can't stop the heartburn? 

I have been through a lot of stress, anxiety and depressionlately. Can a seriously imapired emotional state cause extra acid to the point even PPiS don't work? 

 

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  • shelia22921
    shelia22921 syracusa

    Posted

    Aciphex 20 mg works great for heart burn.
    • ashley221
      ashley221 shelia22921

      Posted

      Hi Sheila. I've been using Rabeprazole (Aciphex) for three months. How long have you been using it? Are you experiencing any side effects

  • aya48093
    aya48093 syracusa

    Posted

    Hi Syracusa,

    I would like to ask you for a feedback. Did you solve your problem? I am on the same boat now, I’m afraid. Last 3 weeks I have to take double daily dose and is not getting better.

    I would appreciate if tou take a moment to reply how you solved the problem.

    Thank you!!

    All the best,

    Aya

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